Laura Hull of the Creative Cauldron arts program at the ArtSpace of Falls Church reported this week that their current show, “Thunder Knocking on the Door,” has been designated a “Helen Hayes Recommended” production by judges of the Washington, D.C. area’s annual Helen Hayes Awards. The announcement came from Kathi Redmond of theatre Washington. The show runs through the end of May at the ArtSpace, 400 S. Maple Avenue.

Land of the Free, Ain’t Free for All: The World Cup and America’s Crossroads
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to North America, the real story may not be soccer. It may be what the tournament reveals about America, immigration, politics, class, and



